Workforce Development
NIMS Releases Industry-First CAM Standards
The standards define competencies and skills needed for entry-level CAM positions.
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Q&A with Cardinal Manufacturing
A Wisconsin high school manufacturing class funds itself by operating as a business. The program provides a model for other school systems seeking to advance manufacturing instruction. Leaders in one Ohio county recently explored this idea.
Read MoreCNC Machining: Haven’t We Run This Job Before?
Replicating successfull setups should help eliminate common snags that derail repeat jobs.
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The Ongoing Need for Cross-Training
Managing its effectiveness also will help build a highly skilled workforce.
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Virtual CNC Training Goes beyond Simulation
Teaching CNC technology doesn't have to require an actual CNC. Learn how some cash-strapped educational institutions (and risk-averse manufacturers) are using virtual training.
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Part, Tool Setting and Inspection System Reduces Need for Training
Consisting of a Radio Part Setter and a Radio 3D Tool Setter, the Primo system from Renishaw enables automated on-machine part setting, part inspection and tool setting.
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Young Folks Spend a Day at a Machine Shop
It's hard to have conversations with young people about manufacturing if they have never been in a shop. Luckily, MMS editor Derek Korn recently got a chance to take some millennials to a nearby advanced machine shop. Read their impressions following the trip.
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A Manufacturer without Boundaries
A manufacturer without boundaries is recognized for excellence in NASA Space Program
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Metalex Inspires Youth to Seek Engineering Education by Changing the World
Where can an engineering education take you? Will it help you change the world? Here's one student's thoughts on the topic after visiting advanced manufacturing Metalex Manufacturing.
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What Do Manufacturers Want in Training?
A regional association asked that question of its member machining businesses, and developed a program aimed at meeting those needs.
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